Scheduled MonumentsEnglandButler's Manor moated site

Butler's Manor moated site

England
List entry 1013961
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Butler's Manor is a moated site located in Buckinghamshire, England, representing a form of medieval domestic settlement characteristic of the later medieval period. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding what would have been the manorial residence and its associated buildings, a layout typical of middle to upper-ranking medieval households from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Moated sites of this type served both defensive and status-marking functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection and a visible symbol of the householder's social standing and territorial authority. The archaeological earthworks at Butler's Manor remain substantially preserved, offering evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management in Buckinghamshire.

Butler's Manor moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013961. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Butler's Manor moated site?

Butler's Manor is a moated site located in Buckinghamshire, England, representing a form of medieval domestic settlement characteristic of the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013961.

Who is responsible for protecting Butler's Manor moated site?

Butler's Manor moated site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013961.

What other scheduled monuments are near Butler's Manor moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Aldbury Nowers wood, 280m south east of Northfield Grange (5.7 km), Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange (5.9 km), Two barrows at Bridgewater Monument (6.2 km).

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